September 28, 2010

September 28/The Radish on sausages

Dear Radish, I have just returned to the working force. I have two young boys and a husband who are eager to eat when I get home from work. Do you have any thoughts on quick evening meal that are nutritious.

MRVC HERE

DEAR MRVC,

You may notice that I have rewritten your request. That is what comes from a quick hand with my delete button.

I have actually been thinking about your subject because so many of the elderly are in the same boat. No one wants to cook anymore. People want to eat out, out, out. But who wants to eat out with sniveling little boys in hand. Especially when they spill the milk. Better to eat at home.

Sausages. Italian sausages. Just the thing. Sometimes I forget about this recipe, and when I remember it, and cook it, I astonish myself with my brilliance. I do not even remember the quantities: use what you think best. The list is Italian sausages, onions, marinated artichoke hearts (the ones you girls all buy at Costco), and olive oil. We did not come here to measure, we came here to cook. Put what ever amount you like in a skillet, cast iron is best. Break up the sausages, and use largish pieces of onion, what ever that means to you, with artichokes (about a third of the amount of sausages) in a slight amount of olive oil. Sautee until everything browns up. You don’t have marinated artichokes? Use red bell peppers. This all takes the time of a slow glass of wine.

I love this one too, Sally...I used to do it all the time when kids home...that on top of a plate of pasta...easy and fast and filling. I only used the peppers since my kids weren't fond of artichoke hearts, but that sounds good to me...so does the pasta but sadly pasta has taken a HUGE backseat these days...I miss it so.